Looking for an epic beach house? Spanning almost 2400sqft, this move in ready home is so close to Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park, many vibrant, fun, local businesses, and hubs of the Sunset Community. Inside, a bright, expansive living space flows into a stylish kitchen with bar seating perfect entertaining. 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths upstairs offer space without compromise. French doors open from the large primary suite to a sunny office overlooking the large, manicured backyard featuring two putting greens. The downstairs is seamlessly integrated, with 2 additional bedrooms, a full bath, laundry room, outdoor shower, and a deep 2-car tandem garage (plenty of storage for surfboards, bikes, and gear). Convenient access to N Judah, Lincoln Way, and Lower Great Highway keeps city commutes easy. So close to Hook Fish Co, Blackbird Books, Outerlands, Palm City, and Yoga Beach. Enjoy the best coastal lifestyle in SF at 1278 La Playa.
Sold for $1,800,000
$1,800,000
1278 La Playa St, San Francisco, CA 94122
5beds
2,364sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
3,001 Square Feet Lot
$2,046,900 Zestimate®
$761/sqft
$7,927 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,046,900
$1.84M - $2.27M
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Large manicured backyardTwo putting greensClose to ocean beachOutdoor showerBright expansive living spaceFrench doorsLaundry room
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Listed by:
Oliver L. Henrikson DRE #02065452 415-497-0425,
Compass 415-738-7000
Bought with:
Adriane Alston, DRE #01472767
Christie's International Real
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425069839
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Media Room, Office, Possible Guest
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Outside Access
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 1
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Marble, Tile
Bathroom
- Features: Quartz, Tile
Dining room
- Features: Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Features: Other
- Level: Lower,Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Quartz Counter
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Features: Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, MultiUnits
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Laundry: Ground Floor, Inside Room, Sink
Features
- Formal Entry
- Flooring: Simulated Wood, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Skylight Tube
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,364
- Total interior livable area: 2,364 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Tandem, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Enclosed
- Fencing: Back Yard,Gate,Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,001 Square Feet
- Topography: Coast,Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1702010N
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Alarm, Unguarded Gate
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Francisco
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $761/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,334,657
- Annual tax amount: $28,419
- Date on market: 9/2/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved Sidewalk, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | Sold | $1,800,000+12.9%$761/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Pending sale | $1,595,000$675/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Listing removed | $1,595,000$675/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Contingent | $1,595,000$675/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000-24%$675/sqft |
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| 8/2/2025 | Listing removed | $2,100,000$888/sqft |
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| 7/2/2025 | Price change | $2,100,000+17%$888/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000-4.3%$759/sqft |
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| 6/25/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/13/2023 | Price change | $1,500-9.1%$1/sqft |
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| 5/28/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,650$1/sqft |
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| 2/9/2022 | Sold | $1,875,000-1.3%$793/sqft |
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| 2/1/2022 | Pending sale | $1,900,000+24.6%$804/sqft |
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| 8/17/2017 | Sold | $1,525,000-1.6%$645/sqft |
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| 6/25/2017 | Pending sale | $1,550,000$656/sqft |
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| 6/13/2017 | Price change | $1,550,000+11.1%$656/sqft |
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| 5/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+29.8%$590/sqft |
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| 7/1/2016 | Sold | $1,075,000-14%$455/sqft |
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| 6/17/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$529/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,419 +1.7% | $2,334,657 +2% |
| 2024 | $27,941 +2.7% | $2,288,880 +2% |
| 2023 | $27,193 +35.8% | $2,244,000 +37.2% |
| 2022 | $20,023 +1.8% | $1,635,107 +2% |
| 2021 | $19,669 -0.7% | $1,603,047 +1% |
| 2020 | $19,805 +3.5% | $1,586,610 +2% |
| 2019 | $19,127 +3.5% | $1,555,500 +2% |
| 2018 | $18,479 +41.7% | $1,525,000 +41.9% |
| 2017 | $13,039 +191.2% | $1,075,000 +210.3% |
| 2016 | $4,477 +1.3% | $346,442 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,418 +2.7% | $341,239 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,303 | $334,555 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $333,044 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $326,514 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $320,113 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $317,722 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $318,477 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $312,234 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $306,113 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $300,111 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $294,228 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $283,175 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $277,626 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $272,182 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $266,845 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Outer Sunset
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Key (Francis Scott) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Giannini (A.P.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Washington (George) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: San Francisco
Source: SFAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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